Getting ready to do a transmission fluid flush/refill. The TSX manual says to only use Honda ATF fluid. Yet when I went to my local Pep Boys, there are several brands that say they are good with Honda/Acura trannys.

What have the folks on her who have DIY'd your tranny fluid exchange used? I want to use the best that is out there. I use Mobil 1 for oil so I'm willing to go synthetic or whatever.

TIA

 

stick with the honda atf...piece of mind and you know it's the right stuff!

 

I've read many instances where ppl start to have problems with their tranny when using non Honda OEM fluids (some slipping, rough shift, etc), but once they switch back to OEM Honda ATF/MTF, then the problems go away.

It's ATF-Z1 to be exact for the auto TSX's

 

you stay with honda ATF-Z1 you won't have to visit the stealership

 

Oem

 

Honda ATF is best.

 

Bite the bullet and use OEM. Check your local Honda dealership to see if they carry it for less $$.

 

So....I suppose that I'll use the OEM Honda ATF fluid

Thanks for the guidance!

 

interesting enough.. on the comptech supercharger install for automatics it says to use redline ATF fluid.. im guessing it holds the transmission shock better then OEM.. you may want to look into that in the future if you are planning to do any mods